How do I send a contact number on WhatsApp Android?

WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. One of its key features is the ability to easily send and receive contact numbers with your connections.

On Android devices, sharing your own contact number or receiving someone else’s on WhatsApp is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few taps. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to send and receive contact numbers using WhatsApp for Android.

Sending Your Contact Number

To send your phone number to a WhatsApp contact on Android:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
2. Tap on the contact you want to share your number with.
3. Tap on the Attach button (paperclip icon).
4. Select ‘Contact’ from the menu.
5. Tap on your name to select your contact.
6. Tap Send.

Your phone number will now show up as a contact card that the recipient can save to their address book. This is useful if you need to give someone your updated mobile number or want them to have it handy to contact you easily outside of WhatsApp.

Receiving Someone’s Contact Number

If someone sends you their contact number on WhatsApp, here is how you can save it on Android:

1. When you receive a contact card from a chat, tap on it.
2. Tap on the Add to Contacts button.
3. Select an existing contact to update or Create new contact.
4. The number will be saved to that contact.

This saves the number to your address book so you can reach the contact outside of WhatsApp if needed. The process works the same way on both Android smartphones and tablets.

Saving a WhatsApp Number to Contacts

If you need to save a WhatsApp contact’s number to your Android device’s address book without them explicitly sending you their contact card, you can easily do that too:

1. Open the WhatsApp chat with the contact.
2. Tap on the contact’s name at the top.
3. Tap on Add to Contacts.
4. Select to Create new contact or Update existing contact.

This will save their mobile number to your contacts for calling or texting outside of WhatsApp. You can also follow this process in WhatsApp Groups to save multiple members’ numbers at once.

Sending Contacts to Groups

You can share contact numbers to multiple WhatsApp recipients at once by using Groups. Here’s how:

1. Go to the WhatsApp Group where you want to share the contact.
2. Tap on the Attach button and select Contact.
3. Select your own contact or the contact you want to share.
4. Tap Send to share with the entire group.

All members of the WhatsApp Group will be able to see and save your shared contact to their own address book if they choose. This is an easy way to pass along updated contact information to multiple people at once.

Start a WhatsApp Chat from Contacts

If you have someone’s phone number saved in your Android contacts, you can start chatting with them on WhatsApp without having to manually add their number within the app. Just:

1. Open your Contacts app and select the contact.
2. Tap on the WhatsApp icon next to their number.
3. A WhatsApp chat will open with that number automatically added.

This creates a quick way to message new WhatsApp contacts using their number from your existing address book.

Share Contacts Outside of WhatsApp

Want to share contacts through other apps beyond WhatsApp? Android makes that easy too.

1. Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want to share.
2. Tap on the share icon at the top.
3. Select the app like Gmail or Messages to share through.
4. Enter the recipient and send.

The contact details will be attached in a format the recipient can save, such as a vCard file. This provides a simple way to exchange contacts across multiple platforms.

Export and Import WhatsApp Contacts

If you need to backup your WhatsApp contacts or transfer them to a new device, exporting and importing is the way to go. On Android:

1. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
2. Tap Export Chat Backup to save contacts to internal storage.
3. On the new device, install WhatsApp and verify your number.
4. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
5. Tap Import Chat Backup to load contacts.

This will transfer your entire WhatsApp contact list between devices. You can also export chats, media, and settings this way.

Troubleshooting WhatsApp Contacts

If you’re having issues sharing or saving WhatsApp contacts on your Android device, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Check app permissions – WhatsApp needs access to Contacts to share numbers.
• Update WhatsApp to the latest version in the Play Store.
• Clear the app cache and data to remove corrupt files.
• Ensure Contacts has permission to save new numbers.
• Restart your Android device to clear out any software glitches.
• Remove and re-add the WhatsApp account if contacts become inaccessible.
• As a last resort, uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp on your device.

Following these tips should help resolve any pesky software issues that may arise around managing WhatsApp contacts on your Android smartphone or tablet. Reach out to WhatsApp Support if problems persist.

Conclusion

Sending and saving contact numbers with WhatsApp on Android is fast and convenient. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily:

• Share your own number or receive those of others.
• Save WhatsApp contacts to your address book.
• Share contacts with individuals, groups, or outside of WhatsApp.
• Transfer your entire WhatsApp address book between devices.
• Troubleshoot any issues around managing contacts.

With its intuitive interface and deep contacts integration on Android, WhatsApp takes the hassle out of exchanging phone numbers so you can stay connected with your important chats.